Showing metabocard for N-(3-oxodecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone (MMDBc0013536)
Record Information
Version
2.0
Status
Detected and Quantified
Creation Date
2021-05-15 04:49:42 UTC
Update Date
2025-10-07 16:06:09 UTC
Metabolite ID
MMDBc0013536
Metabolite Identification
Common Name
N-(3-oxodecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone
Description
N-(3-oxodecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone is a member of the acyl-homoserine lactone (AHL) chemical class, which plays a crucial role in bacterial quorum sensing—a process that enables bacteria to communicate and coordinate their behavior based on population density. This metabolite, specifically designated as 3-oxo-C10-HSL, is produced by various marine microorganisms, including those from the genus Ponticoccus (PMID:38637055 ). It has been identified alongside other AHLs in different bacterial species, highlighting its prevalence in microbial communication systems (PMID:35010421 ). N-(3-oxodecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone has also been shown to interact with membranes due to its surface-active properties, suggesting a significant role in modulating bacterial behavior and biofilm formation (PMID:21736305 ). Furthermore, its degradation by certain bacteria indicates its involvement in ecological interactions within marine environments (PMID:25006994 ). The characterization of this compound in various strains emphasizes its importance in understanding bacterial signaling and its potential applications in biotechnology and environmental science (PMID:28087611 ; PMID:26729121 ; PMID:22736981 ).
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as n-acyl-alpha amino acids and derivatives. N-acyl-alpha amino acids and derivatives are compounds containing an alpha amino acid (or a derivative thereof) which bears an acyl group at its terminal nitrogen atom.
